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'''Banishment''' refers to sending a monster or the player to [[the Abyss]]. Although it causes no damage, a trip to the Abyss is often fatal for low-level characters.  There are numerous ways banishment can occur: 
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*Certain monsters have the ability to banish the player via a [[LOS]]-range, beam-targeted spell.  This can be resisted with high magic resistance.
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{{flavour|Banishes a creature into the Abyss.}}
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*Being hit by a [[brand]]ed weapon of [[distortion]] can cause banishment (10% chance).  Unwielding such a weapon poses an even greater risk (25% chance).
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'''Banishment''' is a spell, ability, and general effect that sends a creature to [[the Abyss]]. Although it deals no damage, the Abyss is dangerous for underleveled characters.
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*Banishment is a severe [[Translocations]] or [[Summoning]] spell miscast effect.
 
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*[[Zot trap]]s, because they can force random, severe miscasts, can rarely cause banishment. For the same reason, being hit by a [[chaos]]-branded weapon can rarely cause banishment. An attempt to [[vorpalize]] a temporarily branded chaos or distortion weapon can result in banishment.
 
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*[[Lugonu]] worshipers can banish monsters via Lugonu's "Banishment" [[ability]].  Similar to the monster spell, this can also be resisted.  Worshipers can also banish themselves via Lugonu's "Gateway yourself to the Abyss" ability; this is meant as an emergency move.
 
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*While the player is under [[penance]], the wrath of Lugonu, [[Vehumet]], [[Nemelex Xobeh]], [[Makhleb]] or [[Xom]] can result in banishment. Xom worshipers may also be sent there if he becomes bored.
 
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*The [[Damnation card]] banishes random creatures in your area (and possibly the player). The [[Xom card]] has the potential to banish you.
 
  
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Banishing sends a monster, with its items, to the Abyss. You gain partial experience based on the percentage of its remaining HP.  While normal enemies are gone forever, banished [[unique]] and powerful monsters will be found wandering the Abyss. Being banished while in the Abyss will send you to a deeper level of the Abyss, where you'll find stronger monsters (but also better loot, possibly including the [[Rune of Zot|Abyssal Rune]]).
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==Useful Info==
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===Against the Player===
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Sends you to [[the Abyss]]. The destination floor is determined by your [[XL]]; the higher it is, the deeper you go. Note that if you have visited the Abyss before, you will always be sent, at least, to the deepest floor you had visited. If you are already in the Abyss, you'll be sent a floor deeper.
  
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Magic resistance helps against the monster spell and Lugonu invocation only. It does not help against any of the other means of banishment.
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When leaving the Abyss after being banished, you will return to the [[Dungeon]] level, floor of [[Pandemonium]], or [[Ziggurat]] level that you were formerly on. This is different from entering an Abyss portal, as a portal lets you escape Pandemonium, but Banishment does not.
  
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When leaving the Abyss after being banished, you will return to the [[Dungeon]] level, floor of [[Pandemonium]], or [[Ziggurat]] level that you were formerly on. Note that this is different from leaving the Abyss after you voluntarily entered it with a portal -- in that case, you will return through the same portal you entered (unless it was a portal in Pandemonium, in which case you'll return to the main Dungeon).
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After escaping the Abyss via a gate out, you are immune to banishment (from distortion, chaos, or spell) for the next 10-19 [[decaAut]].<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|stairs.cc|796}}</ref> This does not render immunity to [[Xom]].
  
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===Against Monsters===
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==Monster Banishment==
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Banishes a monster and its items. Normal monsters are gone forever, but banished [[unique]]s and monsters with high [[HD]] can be found wandering the Abyss.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|monster.cc|4661}}</ref> Any [[artefact]]s lost to the Abyss will eventually generate there.
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===By Ranged Magic===
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You need higher magic resistance to resist more powerful spellcasters' attempts to banish you. Generally, though, magic resistance that is well into "extremely resistant" will be enough to resist even draconian shifters and ancient liches.
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==Sources==
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Banishment can be cast by the following monsters ''if you are in their [[LOS]]'':
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The player can be banished by the following ways:
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*The [[#Spell|Banishment]] spell (checks [[willpower]])
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*{{LightBlue|O}} [[File:Erolcha.png]] [[Erolcha]] (depends on spell set)
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*Being hit by a [[distortion]] attack (5% chance)
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*{{Blue|@}} [[File:Louise.png]] [[Louise]]
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*Unwielding a weapon of distortion (25% chance)
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*{{Magenta|O}} [[File:Ogre mage.png]] [[Ogre mage]] (depends on spell set)
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*[[Chaos]], [[chaotic]] effects, and [[Xom]]
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*{{Magenta|e}} [[File:Deep elf mage.png]] [[Deep elf mage]] (depends on spell set)
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*The [[divine retribution|wrath]] of [[Lugonu]]
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*{{LightMagenta|e}} [[File:Deep elf sorcerer.png]] [[Deep elf sorcerer]]
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*{{Yellow|e}} [[File:Deep elf demonologist.png]] [[Deep elf demonologist]]
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Lugonu gives worshippers the Banishment ability, which works like the monster spell, except it inflicts the [[malmutate]] status if it fails the willpower check. Also, Lugonu will banish nearby monsters whenever another god's wrath occurs.
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*{{LightGrey|L}} [[File:Lich.png]] [[Lich]] (depends on spell set)
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*{{Magenta|@}} [[File:Wizard (monster).png]] [[Wizard (monster)|Wizard]] (depends on spell set)
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A full list of monsters which banish can be seen [[#Monsters|below]].
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*{{LightCyan|d}} [[File:Draconian shifter.png]] [[Draconian shifter]]
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*{{White|L}} [[File:Ancient lich.png]] [[Ancient lich]] (depends on spell set)
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==Strategy==
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*{{Black|&}} [[File:Pandemonium lord.png]] [[Pandemonium lord]] (depends on spell set)
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Banishment is very dangerous to low level characters; you could be face-to-face with an [[ancient lich]] at XL 9. Around XL 15 - 20 is where the Abyss becomes survivable. An XL 27 character should have no problems in Abyss:3, but can still struggle at Abyss:6-7.
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If you get banished early, don't lose hope yet. You can worship [[Lugonu]] (if an [[altar]] is found) for an immediate way out. You will receive [[penance]] from your previous god, but Lugonu provides some protection against that. Otherwise, getting [[XP]] will eventually force a way out, and you can also find an exit by walking around.
  
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===By Branded Weapon Attack===
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Generally, prevention is better than the cure. The methods to avoid banishment depend on the source:
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These monsters may generate with a [[distortion]]- or [[chaos]]-branded weapon. A hit by a distortion weapon has a 10% chance of Banishment, while a hit by a chaos weapon has roughly a 1% chance.  Additionally, any monster listed below without a specific weapon type may spawn with a polearm and thus have the capability of a ''[[reaching]]'' distortion/chaos attack. Monsters are listed with the weapon's brand and percentage chance of it possessing such a weapon:
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*Distortion/chaos attacks can be avoided by avoiding melee with the enemy. Using ranged attacks are obvious - just about any character can use [[wand]]s. If it is a weapon, you can use [[Tukima's Dance]] to disarm the enemy.
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*The spell "Banishment" can be resisted by [[willpower]]. Having Will+++ is usually sufficient (often gives a 0-1% chance to banish); Will++++ gives immunity to all sources of the spell. You can also block its line of fire (e.g. stand behind other monsters, hostile or friendly), block its [[line of sight]], or [[silence]]/[[waterlog]] the caster.
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*{{LightGrey|g}} [[File:Crazy Yiuf.png]] [[Crazy Yiuf]] (quarterstaff of chaos, 100% chance of possession)
 
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*{{LightMagenta|@}} [[File:Psyche.png]] [[Psyche]] (dagger of distortion, 25%; dagger of chaos, 75%)
 
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*{{Red|K}} [[File:Sonja.png]] [[Sonja]] (dagger of distortion, 50%)
 
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*{{Blue|@}} [[File:Donald.png]] [[Donald]] (distortion, 4%)
 
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*{{Red|@}} [[File:Maud.png]] [[Maud]] (distortion, 4%)
 
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*{{Green|@}} [[File:Frederick.png]] [[Frederick]] (distortion, 4%)
 
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*{{LightRed|@}} [[File:Margery.png]] [[Margery]] (distortion, 4%)
 
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*{{Red|@}} [[File:Hell knight.png]] [[Hell knight]] (distortion, 4%)
 
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*{{Yellow|i}} [[File:Spriggan defender.png]] [[Spriggan defender]] (distortion, 10%)
 
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*{{LightMagenta|i}} [[File:The Enchantress.png]] [[The Enchantress]] (distortion, 25%)
 
  
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Note that any other monster capable of wielding weapons can pick up a distortion weapon and use it. This can result in even lowly monsters such as [[goblin]]s banishing you, albeit very rarely.
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==Monsters==
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===Spell===
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'''Banishment''' is a monster-only spell. It must have a line of fire to the target, and must overcome the target's [[willpower]]. It can be used from any distance within [[LOS]]. Casters with higher [[HD]] are more likely to succeed, and are more likely to send you deeper.
  
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===By Melee Attack===
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{{monsters with spell|Banishment}}
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These monsters have a [[chaos]]-branded attack, which can (rarely) result in Banishment:
 
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*{{Black|3}} [[File:Chaos spawn.png]] [[Chaos spawn]] (also trails clouds of chaos)
 
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*{{White|t}} [[File:Apocalypse crab.png]] [[Apocalypse crab]]
 
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*{{Black|w}} [[File:Eldritch tentacle.png]] [[Eldritch tentacle]] (by way of a monster-initiated [[Malign Gateway]])
 
  
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Additionally, some monsters have an innately [[distortion]]-branded attack:
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===Distortion===
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*{{Yellow|v}} [[File:Spatial vortex.png]] [[Spatial vortex]]
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These monsters generate with [[distortion]] or [[chaos]] weapons, or have innate attacks with these traits. A hit by a distortion weapon has a 5% chance of banishment; chaos weapons have a 0.135% chance. Note that these brands do work with the [[reaching]] of Polearms.
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*{{LightRed|v}} [[File:Spatial maelstrom.png]] [[Spatial maelstrom]]
 
  
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Note that [[pandemonium lord]]s and [[player ghost]]s can have chaos- or distortion-branded melee attacks.
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{{monsterlink|Crazy Yiuf}} (quarterstaff of chaos, 100% chance of possession) <br>
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{{monsterlink|Psyche}} (dagger of distortion, 25%; dagger of chaos, 75%) <br>
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{{monsterlink|Sonja}} (dagger or short sword of distortion, 50%) <br>
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{{monsterlink|Donald}} (distortion, 4%) <br>
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{{monsterlink|Frederick}} (distortion, 4%) <br>
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{{monsterlink|Margery}} (distortion, 4%) <br>
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{{monsterlink|Hell knight}} (distortion, 4%) <br>
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{{monsterlink|Spriggan defender}} (distortion, 10%) <br>
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{{monsterlink|The Enchantress}} (distortion, 25%) <br>
  
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==History==
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These monsters have innate distortion or chaotic melee attacks:
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Prior to [[0.8]], there was a resistible player version of this spell which sent one target to the Abyss. It was a level 4 Translocations spell. Renouncing Lugonu, Makhleb or Vehumet could result in immediate banishment.
 
  
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Prior to [[0.9]], one of the possible outcomes of [[Hell's mystical force]] was banishment.
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{{monsterlink|Spatial vortex}} <br>
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{{monsterlink|Spatial maelstrom}} <br>
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{{monsterlink|Chaos spawn}} (also trails [[cloud]]s of chaos) <br>
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{{monsterlink|Apocalypse crab}} (can breathe clouds of chaos) <br>
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{{monsterlink|Eldritch tentacle}} <br>
  
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Prior to [[0.11]],  self-banishment was a popular way to leave [[Ziggurat]] floors that you just couldn't clear.
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Note that any other monster capable of wielding weapons can pick up a distortion weapon and use it. This can result in even lowly monsters such as [[goblin]]s banishing you, albeit very rarely. Also, [[pandemonium lord]]s and [[player ghost]]s may come with distortion/chaos attacks.
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Prior to [[0.12]], being banished while in the Abyss had no effect.
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==History==
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*Prior to [[0.29]], banished monsters appeared only on Abyss:1 instead of following the player into deeper levels.
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*Prior to [[0.27]], more monsters, such as [[lich]]es, had Banishment in one of their spellbooks.
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*Prior to [[0.26]], banishment didn't give full [[XP]]. Also, weapons of [[distortion]] had a 10% chance to banish the target, instead of 5%. Followers of [[Nemelex]] had a chance to banish themselves by drawing the [[Exile card]].
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*Prior to [[0.25]], the player could be banished via [[Zot trap]]s or a severe [[Translocations]] or [[Summoning]] [[miscast effect]].
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*Prior to [[0.19]], all [[ogre magi]] could cast Banishment. Also, the [[Xom card]] existed, which had a chance of banishing the player.
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*Prior to [[0.18]], banishment could send the player only to Abyss:1. The depth of the banishment didn't depend on the banisher's [[HD]].
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*Prior to [[0.13]], draconian shifters were able to banish you. Also, attempting to use a [[scroll of vorpalise weapon]] to make a temporary distortion brand permanent could also result in banishment.
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*Prior to [[0.12]], being banished while in the Abyss had no effect.
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*Prior to [[0.11]], self-banishment would cause you to leave a [[Ziggurat]] (once you got out of the Abyss).
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*Prior to [[0.9]], one of the possible outcomes of [[Hell's mystical force]] was banishment.
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*Prior to [[0.8]], there was a resistible player version of this spell which sent one target to the Abyss. It was a level 4 Translocations spell. Renouncing Lugonu, Makhleb or Vehumet could result in immediate banishment.
  
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In [[0.13]], draconian shifters will no longer be able to banish you.
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:30, 2 February 2024

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Banishes a creature into the Abyss.

Banishment is a spell, ability, and general effect that sends a creature to the Abyss. Although it deals no damage, the Abyss is dangerous for underleveled characters.

Useful Info

Against the Player

Sends you to the Abyss. The destination floor is determined by your XL; the higher it is, the deeper you go. Note that if you have visited the Abyss before, you will always be sent, at least, to the deepest floor you had visited. If you are already in the Abyss, you'll be sent a floor deeper.

When leaving the Abyss after being banished, you will return to the Dungeon level, floor of Pandemonium, or Ziggurat level that you were formerly on. This is different from entering an Abyss portal, as a portal lets you escape Pandemonium, but Banishment does not.

After escaping the Abyss via a gate out, you are immune to banishment (from distortion, chaos, or spell) for the next 10-19 decaAut.[1] This does not render immunity to Xom.

Against Monsters

Banishes a monster and its items. Normal monsters are gone forever, but banished uniques and monsters with high HD can be found wandering the Abyss.[2] Any artefacts lost to the Abyss will eventually generate there.

Sources

The player can be banished by the following ways:

Lugonu gives worshippers the Banishment ability, which works like the monster spell, except it inflicts the malmutate status if it fails the willpower check. Also, Lugonu will banish nearby monsters whenever another god's wrath occurs.

A full list of monsters which banish can be seen below.

Strategy

Banishment is very dangerous to low level characters; you could be face-to-face with an ancient lich at XL 9. Around XL 15 - 20 is where the Abyss becomes survivable. An XL 27 character should have no problems in Abyss:3, but can still struggle at Abyss:6-7.

If you get banished early, don't lose hope yet. You can worship Lugonu (if an altar is found) for an immediate way out. You will receive penance from your previous god, but Lugonu provides some protection against that. Otherwise, getting XP will eventually force a way out, and you can also find an exit by walking around.

Generally, prevention is better than the cure. The methods to avoid banishment depend on the source:

  • Distortion/chaos attacks can be avoided by avoiding melee with the enemy. Using ranged attacks are obvious - just about any character can use wands. If it is a weapon, you can use Tukima's Dance to disarm the enemy.
  • The spell "Banishment" can be resisted by willpower. Having Will+++ is usually sufficient (often gives a 0-1% chance to banish); Will++++ gives immunity to all sources of the spell. You can also block its line of fire (e.g. stand behind other monsters, hostile or friendly), block its line of sight, or silence/waterlog the caster.

Monsters

Spell

Banishment is a monster-only spell. It must have a line of fire to the target, and must overcome the target's willpower. It can be used from any distance within LOS. Casters with higher HD are more likely to succeed, and are more likely to send you deeper.

The following enemies cast Banishment:

Distortion

These monsters generate with distortion or chaos weapons, or have innate attacks with these traits. A hit by a distortion weapon has a 5% chance of banishment; chaos weapons have a 0.135% chance. Note that these brands do work with the reaching of Polearms.

g Crazy Yiuf.png Crazy Yiuf (quarterstaff of chaos, 100% chance of possession)
@ Psyche.png Psyche (dagger of distortion, 25%; dagger of chaos, 75%)
K Sonja.png Sonja (dagger or short sword of distortion, 50%)
@ Donald.png Donald (distortion, 4%)
@ Frederick.png Frederick (distortion, 4%)
@ Margery.png Margery (distortion, 4%)
p Hell knight.png Hell knight (distortion, 4%)
i Spriggan defender.png Spriggan defender (distortion, 10%)
i The Enchantress.png The Enchantress (distortion, 25%)

These monsters have innate distortion or chaotic melee attacks:

v Spatial vortex.png Spatial vortex
v Spatial maelstrom.png Spatial maelstrom
4 Chaos spawn.png Chaos spawn (also trails clouds of chaos)
t Apocalypse crab.png Apocalypse crab (can breathe clouds of chaos)
w Eldritch tentacle.png Eldritch tentacle

Note that any other monster capable of wielding weapons can pick up a distortion weapon and use it. This can result in even lowly monsters such as goblins banishing you, albeit very rarely. Also, pandemonium lords and player ghosts may come with distortion/chaos attacks.

History

  • Prior to 0.29, banished monsters appeared only on Abyss:1 instead of following the player into deeper levels.
  • Prior to 0.27, more monsters, such as liches, had Banishment in one of their spellbooks.
  • Prior to 0.26, banishment didn't give full XP. Also, weapons of distortion had a 10% chance to banish the target, instead of 5%. Followers of Nemelex had a chance to banish themselves by drawing the Exile card.
  • Prior to 0.25, the player could be banished via Zot traps or a severe Translocations or Summoning miscast effect.
  • Prior to 0.19, all ogre magi could cast Banishment. Also, the Xom card existed, which had a chance of banishing the player.
  • Prior to 0.18, banishment could send the player only to Abyss:1. The depth of the banishment didn't depend on the banisher's HD.
  • Prior to 0.13, draconian shifters were able to banish you. Also, attempting to use a scroll of vorpalise weapon to make a temporary distortion brand permanent could also result in banishment.
  • Prior to 0.12, being banished while in the Abyss had no effect.
  • Prior to 0.11, self-banishment would cause you to leave a Ziggurat (once you got out of the Abyss).
  • Prior to 0.9, one of the possible outcomes of Hell's mystical force was banishment.
  • Prior to 0.8, there was a resistible player version of this spell which sent one target to the Abyss. It was a level 4 Translocations spell. Renouncing Lugonu, Makhleb or Vehumet could result in immediate banishment.

References

  1. ↑ stairs.cc:796 (0.30.1)
  2. ↑ monster.cc:4661 (0.30.1)
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